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Jun 23 2015 07:54pm
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I'm on my cell phone so I'm gonna keep this post short but my original intent was some kind of cyber security'


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Jun 23 2015 08:49pm
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Jun 27 2015 07:21am
This is what my classes are looking like, if this will help anyone out on giving info?

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Jun 27 2015 07:58am
Well I'm officially registered for 4 classes. I was going to go full time but I'll already be working my ass off doing these 4.





If anyone else has any tips or info that would help me I would be truly grateful!
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Jun 27 2015 08:24am
I know class names can be pretty standard across the board, but without knowing more detail about the class content I don't think any of us can be of much help there. Just make sure you're not overpaying for what you get. If you want a job in any IT field, a degree is a good place to start. That will get you past resume and application filters. But that's all it will get you. Generally speaking, a bachelor's degree is the new high school diploma, and many companies don't even look at resumes that don't list one.

I'd urge you to do what others have said, and get internships. You might be required to do one anyway, but don't stop at one if possible. The more experience you get before graduation, the better off you'll be after graduation. I'd also recommend making relevant contacts, find a technology you're interested in (Adobe, Windows server, etc.) and look up local user groups, join listservs and online tech communities. The knowledge gained from all that could be what gets your foot in the door. A good resume might get you in for an interview, but your knowledge, experience, and ability to market yourself is what will get you a job offer.

And of course, there's luck. I got my first IT job because the location was right, and they were willing to take a chance with someone who had no real, corporate style experience in the field.

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Jun 27 2015 09:38am
"computing logic" sounds like it will be a slightly computer based logic 101 class
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Jun 27 2015 09:40am
Informatics fundamentals:

INFM 109 Informatics Fundamentals 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate
assessment or earning a grade of ā€œCā€ or better in ENGL 083 or ENGL
095. Introduces the student to terminology, concepts, theory, and
fundamental skills used to implement information systems and
functions in a wide variety of applications from small to enterprise
organizations. Topics include the history of and trends in computing,
operating systems, security, cloud implementations and other
concepts associated with applying the principles of good information
management to the organization. A brief introduction to word
processing and spreadsheets is included as part of a skill set that
students will use throughout their careers in informatics.

Computing logic:

SDEV 120 Computing Logic 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Demonstrated competency through appropriate
assessment or earning a grade of ā€œCā€ or better in ENGL 083 or ENGL
095. Introduces the student to algorithms, logic development and
flowcharting as tools used to document computer logic. Students
will study math concepts and the importance to computer development.
Included areas of study are base numbering systems, truth
tables, logic and relational operators. Other concepts covered are
order of precedence, decision trees, security, different types of language
approaches, and scripting. Students will practice skills such
as listening, team building, work ethic, communications, documentation,
and adaptability. Concepts will be demonstrated using basic
scripting and simple programming code.

Intro. to software development:

SDEV 140 Introduction to Software 3 Credits
Development
Prerequisites: SDEV 120. Introduces students to concepts and
practices of programming languages and software development.
Students are introduced to algorithms and development tools used
to document/implement computer logic. Discusses the history of
software development, the different types of programming such as
real time processing, web/database applications, and different program
development environments. Students are introduced to structured
programming concepts such as basic control structures, variables,
constants, arrays, procedures and functions; and advanced
concepts such as lists, records, sorts and searches. Students are
introduced to object-oriented software development. Concepts will
be applied using basic scripting and/or simple programming code.
Students will practice skills such as team building, work ethic, communication,
documentation, and adaptability.


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Jun 29 2015 01:53pm
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Jun 29 2015 04:40pm
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What's up with the tags lol. Guessing the med Pm'd you and you got it haha. You ain't playing d2 are you?

As you can see I'm about to start classes again in fall. Was going for business admin but I've had a change of mind
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Jun 30 2015 01:28pm
As someone who just graduated from a CS/IT program and joined the workforce....

Learn Java and learn it well. Not just SE but EE. Create web apps using java. Sleep with java textbooks. Marry java.

Essentially do anything with java that you can possibly do.
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